New Agent Alert: Sarah LaPolla at Curtis Brown
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Sarah LaPolla at Curtis Brown) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
About Sarah: She began at Curtis Brown in 2008, working with Dave Barbor and Peter Ginsberg. Sarah graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Writing and English, and went on to receive her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School.
She is seeking: literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, science fiction, literary horror, and young adult fiction. She loves complex characters, coming-of-age stories, and strong narrators.
How to contact: E-query: sl(at)cbltd(dot)com. Query; also, include a synopsis (for fiction), a sample chapter and brief writing history. Responds within 8 weeks.
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